unmoved

CEFRB2

/əˈnmuvd/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not physically moved, or not emotionally affected.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not affected emotionally, or not showing emotion.

Examples

  • He remains unmoved in front of violent scenes on TV.

  • The story left him unmoved.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings
  1. Not sympathetic; uncaring.

  2. Not physically moved.

More examples

In context
  • Tom seemed to be unmoved.

  • Ukraine, however, will complain long and hard about a contentious second-half incident when Marko Devic's shot clearly crossed the line before it was scrambled away by John Terry, only for the officials to remain unmoved.

  • Historic England was unmoved by the design changes, insisting that it would "strongly object" when the plans are formally submitted in April.

Quick test

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Despite the powerful earthquake that shook the entire city, the heavy statue remained blank on its pedestal.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + moved.